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sinew Synonyms

Another word for sinew

Choosing another word for sinew depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligament.

Usage Example

"The marathon runner strained every muscle and tendon during the final sprint to the finish line."

Strongest
tendon
Strong
ligament
Weak
gristle

• noun (Context 2)

The parts of a structure, system, or organization that give it strength, resilience, or cohesion (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Reliable railways and ports formed the economic sinews of the developing nation."

Strong
backbone
mainstay
strength
lifeblood
vigor

• verb (Context 3)

To strengthen, bind, or knit together with or as if with sinews.

Usage Example

"Shared hardships sinewed the diverse community into a resilient alliance."

Strong
fortify
strengthen
reinforce
brace
bind

Opposites of sinew

The opposite of sinew shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

weaken
weakness
frailty
undermine
See all opposites of sinew

• Nearby Words

sincerely
sincereness
sincerity
sinew
sinewy
sinful
sinfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sinew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sinew
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